Legal Assistant - Niche Maritime Litigation Practice

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S. is a Seattle-based law firm specializing in admiralty and maritime law, business and corporate law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense.

The role supports attorneys with case management, drafting and organizing pleadings, maintaining case files and calendars, and assisting with client communications. This full-time, hybrid position requires strong legal document preparation, familiarity with court rules and e-filing, and proficient use of Microsoft

Qualifications

• Experience in civil litigation processes and familiarity with state and federal court rules.
• Draft, format, file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents.
• NetDocuments experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts.
• Administrative calendar management, deadline tracking, and file organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and law firm software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a confidential, professional environment.
• Associate degree or paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with case management, including preparing, formatting, and organizing pleadings and other legal documents.
• Maintain case files, manage calendars and deadlines, and coordinate court filings and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Assist with client communications and correspondence; schedule hearings and depositions.
• Compile exhibits and maintain accurate records in firm document management systems.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal document prep

Court filings

Communication skills

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certificate / Associate degree

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

Company Description

LeGros Buchanan & Paul P.S. is a law firm focused on admiralty and maritime law, business and corporate law, employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense. The firm represents vessel owners, businesses, employers, and insurers, emphasizing responsive, high-quality service tailored to complex legal needs. Its attorneys are licensed to practice in State and Federal District Courts in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Hawaii, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This breadth of practice and jurisdiction offers team members exposure to international collaboration and specialized maritime litigation.

Role Description

You will support attorneys with case management, including preparing, formatting, and organizing pleadings and other legal documents, maintaining case files, managing calendars and deadlines, coordinating court filings and managing e-filing in the State and Federal courts, and assisting with client communications and correspondence. The role involves scheduling and tracking hearings, depositions, and meetings, as well as compiling exhibits and maintaining accurate records in firm document management systems. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Seattle, Washington, with a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility to support practice needs.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in law and familiarity with the civil litigation processes and experience with State and Federal court rules, procedures and e-filings in State and Federal court, state corporate filings, corporate minutes, and discovery;
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court documents;
• Experience with NetDocuments is a plus;
• Effective communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and clients;
• Administrative assistance experience, such as calendar management, deadline tracking, file organization, data entry, and general office support;
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with law firm software, including Microsoft Office;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions;
• Associate’s degree, paralegal or legal assistant certificate, or comparable experience in a law firm setting; maritime or insurance defense experience is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

$75,000 to $85,000, depending on experience

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance